A settlement has been reached in a class-action case alleging that the defendant, a law firm that represents landlords in eviction cases in New York State, violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by issuing rent demand notices to tenants that illegally overshadow their Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) rights to dispute the alleged debt.

If you believe that you are a class member and would like further information concerning your options or would like to submit a claim form, download a copy here. To view the form, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available for free at www.adobe.com.